Boilermaker at (Phl) Boilermaker Jac 13
at (Phl) Boilermaker Jac 13 in Levittown, PA
About This Program
The PHL Boilermaker JAC 13 offers a union boilermaker apprenticeship in Levittown, PA. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program, it provides apprentices with the structured training and union representation that come with membership in the boilermakers union. Apprentices are paid throughout the program as they build skills on real job sites.
This 4-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate, install, maintain, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. Technical coursework covers welding, rigging, mathematics, blueprint reading, and industry safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
Graduates earn journey-level boilermaker status, opening doors to careers in power plants, oil refineries, chemical processing facilities, and heavy industrial construction. Union membership through the JATC provides additional benefits including negotiated wages, health coverage, and a pension for those who qualify.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$32
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Boilermaker Career Outlook
National Median
$32.3/hr
~$67,184/yr
Apprentice Start
$20/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Boilermaker employment is tied to energy sector activity, industrial construction, and power plant maintenance. While the workforce is small, demand remains steady due to the critical need for pressure vessel maintenance and the complexity of the work. Retirements are creating openings. Workers with ASME welding certifications and willingness to travel have excellent employment prospects.
What to Expect as a Boilermaker Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Boilermaker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Pennsylvania
Boilermakers in Pennsylvania are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety - Boiler Division.
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